Abstract
There are a number of controversies that surround orthodontics and orthodontic treatment and this article aims to discuss the current thinking and evidence base. The topics that will be discussed in turn are:
Short term orthodontics – why isn’t all treatment short term?
Appliances - What’s in a name?
Can modern appliances make the teeth move faster?
Can we make the jaws grow?
Extraction vs. non-extraction treatment – does it affect the outcome?
Canine guidance- has it gone to the dogs?
Lower incisor position – so what?
TMD and orthodontics – cause or cure?
Short term orthodontics – why isn’t all treatment short term?
Appliances - What’s in a name?
Can modern appliances make the teeth move faster?
Can we make the jaws grow?
Extraction vs. non-extraction treatment – does it affect the outcome?
Canine guidance- has it gone to the dogs?
Lower incisor position – so what?
TMD and orthodontics – cause or cure?
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 65-72 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Australian Orthodontic Journal |
| Volume | Special Edition |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2017 |